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The idea is not necessarily a "90-degree angle to the throw", but an angle and distance to see all - the ball, runner, base, receiving fielder. You might be getting too close to the play, which I used to do until I forced myself to concentrate on a wider view. Once the ball is in flight, the thrower is no concern and before that there can be no out. The easiest to explain is a throw coming from 3rd or pitcher. Face the base path just short of the base, turning your head to watch the throw, then seeing it into the glove and the BR feet at the same time.
Yes, a lot of these are close, but planned focus is the key.
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Officiating takes more than OJT.
It's not our jobs to invent rulings to fit our personal idea of what should and should not be.
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